Date published: 2020-06-07

Fortinet API key quick guide

Create REST API Admin

Please go to Global -> System -> Administrators.

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Create new -> REST API Admin.

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Fill the necessary fields based on your needs.

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Get API key

When you finish setting up your account, API key will be generated. This key is needed during Sypansa firewall add.

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More info can be find (token-based authentication) in the official Fortinet documentation.